How to write a report on corruption
to the country president
January 15, 2009,
The president
Government Of Pakistan
Islamabad
Subject: corruption in society
Dear Mr. President:
This report outlines the causes of corruption in society.
According to your instructions, I visited all big cities in
four provinces of Pakistan where I meet intellectuals, elected representatives,
clerics, the media people, government officials, and members of judiciary. They
told me that corruption is on the increase in all levels of society. My
findings are given below.
·
I
observed that majority of employees are involve in corruption directly or
indirectly some corrupt officials want to get rich overnight. It seems that
they are unaware of the teachings of Islam
·
Official’s
salaries are low as compared to their domestic expenditures. That is why they
accept bribes to fulfill their pressing needs.
·
The
general price level and people’s standard of living are also very high. In
addition, social customs demand lavish expenditures of money.
·
Legal
procedures of accountability are very complicated. So law enforcing agencies
cannot take strict action against corrupt official easily and promptly. In
addition, many cases of malpractice, embezzlement, and misappropriation are
still pending in courts of law.
·
Some
officers abuse their discretionary powers.
·
Money
laundering has become common in society. A lot of influential people have
transferred their black money to western countries, particularly in Switzerland.
No doubt the government has brought many such cases to light. But more and more
efforts are needed to bring the money laundering to an end
·
Nepotism
and jobbery are increasing rapidly in society. These evils have created a sense
of frustration, deprivation and mistrust among the poor.
In the light of above findings, I recommend that:
a.
An
effective anti corruption strategy must be worked out. Only framing of laws is
not sufficient. Enforcement and implementation of laws should be given more
importance for this purpose, honest officials should be appointed.
b.
Awareness
campaign against corruptions should be launched. The Teaching of the Holy Quran
may be more helpful in this regards. People should know that they will be
answerable to God for their deeds on the day of Judgment
c.
Corrupt
officials should be brought to justice with an iron hand and they should be
given exemplary punishments.
d.
Speedy
courts of justice should be set up to dispose of corruption case s.
e.
Equitable
distribution of wealth should be made to bridge the gap between the rich and
poor.
f.
Irrelevant
political interference in government affairs should be stopped. Strict merit
policy must be adopted to discourage nepotism.
g.
Secret
agencies must keep an eye on corrupt officials. They should monitor corruption regularly and systematically.
h.
Money
stashed abroad, particularly in Swiss banks, should be returned.
In there is any point which needs further clarification, I
may be called at any time convenient for you.
Yours respectfully,
Muhammad Ali
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